Governor Brian Kemp participated in a live town hall on Georgia’s response to the spread of COVID-19 that was televised and broadcast on radio stations around the state on Thursday night. He and members of the coronavirus task force answered questions from Atlanta area journalists; each was stationed at a different location to observe ‘social…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER AIMS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS
The Rome-Floyd Chamber aims to assist small businesses that are impacted by the current health crisis. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO, states that a COVID-19 Business Triage Page has been established at www.romega.com that outlines all resources that are available to small businesses from the US Small Business Administration, the Georgia Department of Labor and…… read more »
GDOL: ROME ADDED TO ITS LABOR FORCE IN FEBRUARY
Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Mark Butler has announced that Rome added to its labor force in February. According to the preliminary data issued by the Georgia Department of Labor, the one-county metropolitan statistical area (or MSA) also exhibited an increase in employment for the month and the year. Rome’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 percent last…… read more »
UPDATE 3/26/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1643 STATEWIDE, 56 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1643 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Floyd County has 17 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 56 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: COVID-19 UPDATE AND STATEMENT ON BUSINESSES REMAINING OPEN
From Georgia Department of Public Health Press Release: COVID-19 update and statement on businesses remaining open Dr. Gary Voccio Health Director ROME, GA: This is a difficult, uncertain, and frightening time. Our job now, everyone’s job, is to bear what we’re all feeling and take appropriate action to help protect our families and loved…… read more »
UPDATE 3/26/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1525 STATEWIDE, 48 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1525 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Floyd County has 16 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 48 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest…… read more »
CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES INCREASE STATEWIDE; KEMP TO PARTICIPATE IN TOWN HALL THIS EVENING
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there were a total of 1,387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (or coronavirus) statewide as of 7 pm on Wednesday evening. Fourteen of those cases were in Floyd County. There have now been 47 fatalities in Georgia due to coronavirus. The counties with the highest numbers of…… read more »
COVID-19 TESTING IS INCREASING, BUT LIMITED IN NWGA
An increase in testing has led to an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state, says Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District. Testing is now only available to highest-risk individuals that are symptomatic. The elderly, those with underlying medical conditions, healthcare workers, first responders,…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS HERB AND PLANT SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ONLINE THIS YEAR, AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Coronavirus will not stop the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home from holding its annual Herb and Plant Sale in 2020; it will just be held online this year, according to Heather Shores, Executive Director. She attests that it was important to adapt to the circumstances, as the Herb and Plant Sale is a major fundraiser for…… read more »
UPDATE 3/25/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1387 STATEWIDE, 47 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd County has 14 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 47 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed…… read more »